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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.92, 14,491.92 and 3,425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.92, 14,491.92 and 3,425.96 is: 5,135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.92 : 14,491.92 = 3,425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.92/14,491.92 = 3,425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.92x = 14,491.92 × 3,425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.92x = 49,648,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,648,738.24/9,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.94

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